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Fruit Caramels

Fruit Caramels

Delicious and chewy Fruit Caramels made with fresh fruit puree, perfect for a sweet treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 36 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 75

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fruit puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch pan
  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Candy thermometer

Method
 

  1. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang. Lightly butter the parchment and set aside.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add fruit puree, sugar, corn syrup, and heavy cream. Stir over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
  3. Attach a candy thermometer and let the mixture boil undisturbed until it reaches 240°F (soft-ball stage), about 15–20 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in butter, sea salt, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
  5. Pour the caramel into the prepared pan and let it cool completely at room temperature, at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Once set, lift out the caramel slab and slice into 36 squares with a buttered knife. Wrap each piece in wax paper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 11gFat: 3.5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the fruit puree and add spices or nuts for different flavors and textures.

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